Dado rail

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Dado Rail: To Quench your thirst to add a decorative splash to your spaces! The love for dadoes never ends! It’s because these architectural features are inherently graceful, and unique, and stuns every eye. Redefine the structure of your room, welcome the vintage vibes, and add a wow factor to your living room or dining room walls with this secret weapon – Dado rails! What is a Dado and Dado rail? The term "dado" originates from the Italian word dado, which means "dice", "cube" or “plinth”. Dado is the bottom part of the wall which lies above the mopboard, skirtings, or base of the pedestal. While, skirting boards act as a junction between the floor and the wall protecting it from damage, dirt, or moisture penetration. A Dado rail is a waist-high molding that sits right above the dado or wainscot and can be used around the perimeter of a room for decoration purposes or to protect the wall from damage. Dado rail is also called chair rail or surbase. History of Dado Rail Did you know that in the olden days, chairs were laid towards the edge of the room and not in the center? That’s why those walls needed protection! Dado rails can be used in combination with dadoes or simply as chair rails to protect expensive walls from furniture damage. Though dado rails lost traction at the beginning of the Victorian era they made a great comeback, as an aesthetic choice in both residential and commercial spaces. Where to install Dado tiles? You can select spaces that need protection, a design element, or a decorative accent and install dado tiles. The common applications of dado tiles are In living rooms and dining areas to protect the surface from scuffs or damages caused by furniture or foot traffic. On the foyer or entryway to create classic and welcoming interior designs. Along the walls near staircases to add a decorative element. Behind countertops in the kitchen backsplash area to shield from stains or oil grease. On the lower section of the bathroom wall, protecting it fr